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Ring face pull

A compound exercise for the rear delts and upper back, with help from the traps. Equipment: gymnastic rings.

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WorksRear deltsUpper backTraps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lean back on the rings, arms straight, body in one line.
  2. Pull the rings to the forehead, elbows high
  3. Lower slowly

Muscles worked

Ring face pull: 3D figure mid-rep with the rear delts and upper back highlighted

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